State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
558.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.83%
Growth Since 2010
-9.80%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Canton, Mississippi Population 2021
11,896
Canton is a city located in Madison County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Madison County. With a 2020 population of 11,896, it is the 34th largest city in Mississippi and the 2737th largest city in the United States . Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -9.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,189 in 2010. Canton reached it's highest population of 12,911 in 2000. Spanning over 22 miles, Canton has a population density of 559 people per square mile.
The average household income in Canton is $48,251 with a poverty rate of 25.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $777 per month, and the median house value is $119,200. The median age in Canton is 33.7 years, 32 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton was:
- Black or African American: 72.96%
- White: 21.40%
- Other race: 2.43%
- Asian: 1.64%
- Two or more races: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Canton, Mississippi is 11,896 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,193.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,189.
Canton, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,917 | 72.96% |
| White | 2,615 | 21.40% |
| Some Other Race | 297 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 161 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.26% |
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Canton Population by Race
Canton Population Pyramid $2021
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Canton Population by Age
Canton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,774 | 2.39 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 1,821 | 1.11 | 38.4 |
| Married | 1,359 | 2.91 | 59.7 |
| Female | 1,307 | 3.5 | 29.5 |
| Male | 287 | 3.01 | 40.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
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Canton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 617 | 7.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,477 | 18.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,183 | 27.18% |
| Some College | 1,480 | 18.43% |
| Associates Degree | 829 | 10.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 949 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 497 | 6.19% |
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Canton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,668 | 4,089 | 736 |
| White | 1,716 | 1,540 | 649 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 255 | 50 |
| Asian | 190 | 38 | 11 |
| Other Race | 115 | 22 | |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 16 | |
| Native American | 23 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.82%.
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,165
Average Earnings
$30,655
Average Male
$24,132
Average Female
Canton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Canton Language by Age
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Canton Language
91.05% of Canton residents speak only English, while 8.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.17% of the population.
Canton Language
Canton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,449 | 2,338 | 27.67% |
| Hispanic | 932 | 333 | 35.73% |
| White | 1,806 | 149 | 8.25% |
| Multiple | 153 | 138 | 90.20% |
| Asian | 190 | 26 | 13.68% |
| Other | 264 | 22 | 8.33% |
| Native | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
25.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.80%
Male Poverty Rate
27.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 90.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 8.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.61%.
Canton Poverty
Canton Poverty Rate by Education
Canton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
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Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Canton Marital Status by Race
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Canton Marital Status
Canton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 281 | 4.39% |
| White | 122 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8.81% |
| Other Race | 8 | 5.48% |
Canton Veterans by Race
Canton Veterans by Education
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4.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Canton Veterans by Education
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60.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Canton Employment by Age
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Canton Employment by Race
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Canton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.10%
Native Born
5.90%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.10% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 81.89% having been born in Mississippi. 3.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Canton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,896 | -99 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 11,995 | -99 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 12,094 | -99 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 12,193 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 12,178 | -116 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 12,294 | -50 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 12,344 | -62 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 12,406 | 451 | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 11,955 | -25 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 11,980 | -26 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 12,006 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 12,019 | -892 | -0.71% |
| 2000 | 12,911 | 2,849 | 2.52% |
| 1990 | 10,062 | -1,054 | -0.99% |
| 1980 | 11,116 | 613 | 0.57% |
| 1970 | 10,503 | 796 | 0.79% |
| 1960 | 9,707 | 2,659 | 3.25% |
| 1950 | 7,048 | 1,037 | 1.60% |
| 1940 | 6,011 | 1,286 | 2.44% |
| 1930 | 4,725 | 1,473 | 3.81% |
| 1920 | 3,252 | -677 | -1.87% |
| 1910 | 3,929 | 525 | 1.44% |
| 1900 | 3,404 | 0.00% |